Academic Attire
In this Section:
Academic attire (cap and gown) is highly encouraged but not required for all graduates who plan to participate in Commencement. Attire can be purchased at the following Ann Arbor locations:
Location | Address / Phone Number |
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Barnes and Noble @ U-M North Campus | 2102 Bonisteel Boulevard Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (734) 668-6022 or [email protected] |
Barnes and Noble @ The Michigan Union | 530 S State Street Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (734) 205-2401 or [email protected] |
Michiganensian Yearbook | 420 Maynard Street [email protected] *Note: Doctoral attire is not available |
MDen | 303 S State Street (734) 686-3002 *Note: Doctoral attire is not available |
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Candidates
All academic attire is available for purchase year-round at Barnes & Noble Campus Store. Academic attire may also be purchased at Michiganensian (dates listed below) and M Den locations. Please refer to the Academic Color Information grid below to find your appropriate hood velvet color.
Master’s Hood Color Information
The Colors of the various disciplines are as follows:
NOTE: If students would like to order regalia rather than pick it up in-store, please visit https://umich.shopoakhalli.com/. Delivery for regalia is currently less than two weeks.
Discipline | Color |
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Architecture & Urban Planning | Blue Violet |
Business Administration | Drab |
Dentistry | Lilac |
Education | Light Blue |
Engineering | Orange |
Fine Arts | Brown |
Information | Lemon |
Kinesiology | Sage Green |
Law | Purple |
Literature and Arts | White |
Medicine | Green |
Music | Pink |
Environment and Sustainability | Russet |
Nursing | Apricot |
Pharmacy | Olive Green |
Philosophy | Dark Blue |
Public Health | Salmon Pink |
Public Policy | Peacock Blue |
Science | Golden Yellow |
Social Work | Citron |
Honors Cords
Honor cords may be worn for designation of membership or achievement.
Check with your organization or department for honors cord guidelines.
Doctoral Degree Candidates
2 Types of Gowns for your purchase –
Green weaver Value Set- Gown /Tam/Hood. In-store year round.
Custom attire can be purchased any time throughout the year. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Academic attire may be purchased (including hoods, caps, and gowns).
Hoods are mandatory for all doctoral degree recipients.
- Doctoral students will need to purchase their own doctoral hood.
- Hoods should be University of Michigan Ph.D. hoods and correspond to your doctoral degree.
Michiganensian 2024 Senior Grad Extravaganza
Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building | 420 Maynard St
December 2-7
December 9-10
Visit website for more details. Please contact The Michiganensian directly for any questions or concerns.